Numbers 20:23

23 It was near the border of Edom. There the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron. He said,

Numbers 20:23 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 20:23

And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron in Mount Hor
When they were at the foot of that mountain, in the valley adjoining to it:

by the coast of the land of Edom;
which they were still upon the borders of, and were going round it, not being permitted to go through it:

saying;
as follows.

Numbers 20:23 In-Context

21 Edom refused to let Israel go through their territory. So Israel turned away from them.

22 The whole community of Israel started out from Kadesh. They arrived at Mount Hor.

23 It was near the border of Edom. There the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron. He said,

24 "Aaron will join the members of his family who have already died. He will not enter the land I am giving to the people of Israel. Both of you refused to obey my command. You did it at the waters of Meribah.

25 "So get Aaron and his son Eleazar. Take them up Mount Hor.